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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a 1/10,000TH SCALE WEATHER BALLOON. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | Models of large-scale objects (cars, airplanes, etc.) are typically produced at a given scale, given as a ratio between the original object (the first number) and the model (the second number). The same applies to maps and globes. What Randall has here, though, is neither a map nor a model but a seemingly complete copy of Earth, at a 1:10,000 scale. Various features and warnings are labeled. | |
− | {{w|Miniature parks}}, also known as model villages, are tourist attractions around the world of a scale between 1:9 and 1:72. For example, the finale of the movie | + | {{w|Miniature parks}}, also known as model villages, are tourist attractions around the world of a scale between 1:9 and 1:72. For example, the finale of the movie {{w|Hot Fuzz}} features a battle amongst a miniature of the streets and buildings seen so far in the film. Normally a miniature park would feature a representation of one geographical location rather than a geologically/technologically accurate depiction of our current planet. Whether or not Randall is aware of it, the reputed [http://www.mapascotland.org/ largest outdoor relief map in the world] is set out at a horizontal scale of 1:10,000. |
Real-world phenomena are reproduced at scale, for humorous effect. A real 1/10,000th scale "Earth" would have a diameter of less than a mile, and a surface area of around 2 square miles, the approximate dimensions of a medium-sized asteroid. On such an object, constrained by known physics, there would be no air, standing water, weather, or large magma bodies, and any sort of rough-housing would irrecoverably catapult the visitor into space. | Real-world phenomena are reproduced at scale, for humorous effect. A real 1/10,000th scale "Earth" would have a diameter of less than a mile, and a surface area of around 2 square miles, the approximate dimensions of a medium-sized asteroid. On such an object, constrained by known physics, there would be no air, standing water, weather, or large magma bodies, and any sort of rough-housing would irrecoverably catapult the visitor into space. | ||
− | Normally in a miniature model | + | Normally in a miniature model most warnings try to prevent the visitors from accidentally doing something cataclysmic to the model. Likewise, the "ocean play area rules" in the title text tell visitors not to create any {{w|megatsunami}}s, which could conceivably be induced by a cannonball dive. But as digging seems to be discouraged mainly where it causes volcanoes to break out the visitors seem to be given a far greater freedom than usual. |
− | Visitors are also instructed not to try to pry the model of the {{w|wreck of the Titanic}} off the ocean floor. In our world, the wreck is at a depth of 12,500 feet, which would be 1 foot and 3 inches in Randall's model world. The Titanic was over 882 feet long, but the ship split in half as she sank, and now lies in two pieces about a third of a mile apart. Randall's model would have two pieces about a half-inch in size separated by about two inches. If the models are rusted and sunk in mud just like the real wreck is, trying to pry them loose would certainly damage them, but all of Randall's other rules seem to be about preventing harm to guests, not preventing damage to the model, so maybe he just doesn't want guests bending over and exerting themselves in | + | Visitors are also instructed not to try to pry the model of the {{w|wreck of the Titanic}} off the ocean floor. In our world, the wreck is at a depth of 12,500 feet, which would be 1 foot and 3 inches in Randall's model world. The Titanic was over 882 feet long, but the ship split in half as she sank, and now lies in two pieces about a third of a mile apart. Randall's model would have two pieces about a half-inch in size separated by about two inches. If the models are rusted and sunk in mud just like the real wreck is, trying to pry them loose would certainly damage them, but all of Randall's other rules seem to be about preventing harm to guests, not preventing damage to the model, so maybe he just doesn't want guests bending over and exerting themselves in water where they could slip, submerge their faces, and be at risk of drowning. |
− | + | Earlier comics illustrating relative scale include [[482: Height]], [[681: Gravity Wells]], [[1276: Angular Size]], [[1389: Surface Area]], and [[1515: Basketball Earth]]. | |
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| Watch out for airliners cruising near shoulder level | | Watch out for airliners cruising near shoulder level | ||
− | | Unintentional catastrophic damage to air traffic. The damage likely wouldn't be reciprocal: actual airplane speed is very similar to the speed at which a bullet is fired [https://pinchito.es/2019/high-speeds], but 1/10,000 of that is quite slow | + | | Unintentional catastrophic damage to air traffic. The damage likely wouldn't be reciprocal: actual airplane speed is very similar to the speed at which a bullet is fired [https://pinchito.es/2019/high-speeds], but 1/10,000 of that is quite slow. |
| At this scale, the lowest airliner cruising altitude would be 3 ft or 0.9 m [https://time.com/5309905/how-high-do-planes-fly/#:~:text=Commercial%20aircraft%20typically%20fly%20between,that%20can%20present%20safety%20issues.], shoulder height for a 5-year-old [https://www.disabled-world.com/calculators-charts/height-weight-teens.php]. Scaling the height of the highest plane to ever fly [https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2017/05/28/altitude/102185856/] puts it at 9 ft, which would put it just over the head of the tallest person who ever lived [https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/robert-wadlow-tallest-man-ever] | | At this scale, the lowest airliner cruising altitude would be 3 ft or 0.9 m [https://time.com/5309905/how-high-do-planes-fly/#:~:text=Commercial%20aircraft%20typically%20fly%20between,that%20can%20present%20safety%20issues.], shoulder height for a 5-year-old [https://www.disabled-world.com/calculators-charts/height-weight-teens.php]. Scaling the height of the highest plane to ever fly [https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2017/05/28/altitude/102185856/] puts it at 9 ft, which would put it just over the head of the tallest person who ever lived [https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/robert-wadlow-tallest-man-ever] | ||
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| Trip hazard: Appalachian Mountains | | Trip hazard: Appalachian Mountains | ||
| At half a foot tall, the Appalachians could trip visitors who are not being careful. | | At half a foot tall, the Appalachians could trip visitors who are not being careful. | ||
− | | 6684 ft | + | | 6684 ft = 0.67 ft in model world |
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| Do not stand or climb on Mt. Everest | | Do not stand or climb on Mt. Everest | ||
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| Danger: positive lightning! Do not touch cloud tops | | Danger: positive lightning! Do not touch cloud tops | ||
− | | The cumulonimbus cloud is an electrocution hazard, as Megan is learning the hard way | + | | The cumulonimbus cloud is an electrocution hazard, as Megan is learning the hard way: Getting too close to the positive cloud tops risks causing lightning to arc into you down to the negative ground. |
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| Avoid hypoxia by regularly sitting to bring your lungs below the death zone | | Avoid hypoxia by regularly sitting to bring your lungs below the death zone | ||
| The scale world even has a scale atmosphere, and visitors are cautioned to regularly sit down so they can breathe below the {{w|death zone}}, which is approximately two and a half feet above the surface. | | The scale world even has a scale atmosphere, and visitors are cautioned to regularly sit down so they can breathe below the {{w|death zone}}, which is approximately two and a half feet above the surface. | ||
− | | The death zone is approximately 8,000 meters above the ground, equating to 0.8 meters or 2.62 feet in the model world | + | | The death zone is approximately 8,000 meters above the ground, equating to 0.8 meters or 2.62 feet in the model world there is also a what if on the subject [https://what-if.xkcd.com/64/]. |
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| Do <i>not</i> dig near Yellowstone | | Do <i>not</i> dig near Yellowstone | ||
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| Please do not smack weather balloons | | Please do not smack weather balloons | ||
| Smacking balloons around can be a fun activity, mostly done by children, but it would be very unfriendly if done to weather balloons. | | Smacking balloons around can be a fun activity, mostly done by children, but it would be very unfriendly if done to weather balloons. | ||
− | | | + | | Mentioning weather balloons this way is reminiscent of how private hobbyist research can sometimes far exceed public research shared and stewarded by the global academic community, and can occasionally make public research seem silly in comparison. In this time of rapid machine learning, one can imagine somebody making a private hyperintelligence and quickly researching shrinking or growing matter, compared to public research that waits for paper review and duplication of results by other teams. |
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| Be careful not to step on cities with especially pointy towers, like Toronto, Seattle, and Dubai | | Be careful not to step on cities with especially pointy towers, like Toronto, Seattle, and Dubai | ||
− | | The {{w|CN Tower}}, the {{w|Space Needle}} and the {{w|Burj Khalifa}} are much taller than they are wide, thus, "pointy. | + | | The {{w|CN Tower}}, the {{w|Space Needle}} and the {{w|Burj Khalifa}} are much taller than they are wide, thus, "pointy". The Burj Khalifa, the tallest of the three, would stand at 3.2 inches (8.3 cm) at this scale, making it possible to impale one's foot on it when walking |
| [[File:Empire State Building (aerial view).jpg|right|100px|thumb|Pointy.]] This seems to be exclusively for the visitors' benefit, rather than that of the cities. | | [[File:Empire State Building (aerial view).jpg|right|100px|thumb|Pointy.]] This seems to be exclusively for the visitors' benefit, rather than that of the cities. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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− | + | RULES | |
− | + | For visitors to my 1/10,000th scale world | |
− | + | 1 meter = 10 km 1 ft = 10,000 ft ~ 2 miles | |
− | + | Watch out for airliners cruising near shoulder level | |
− | : | + | Trip hazard: Appalachian Mountains |
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− | + | Do not stand or climb on Mt. Everest | |
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− | : | + | Caution: Hydro-thermal vents underfoot |
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− | + | Children must be supervised while in the ocean, especially near trenches | |
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− | : | + | Danger: positive lightning! Do not touch cloud tops |
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− | + | Avoid hypoxia by regularly sitting to bring your lungs below the death zone | |
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− | + | Do <i>not</i> dig near Yellowstone | |
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− | + | Please do not smack weather balloons | |
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− | + | Be careful not to step on cities with especially pointy towers, like Toronto, Seattle, and Dubai | |
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[[Category:Geography]] | [[Category:Geography]] | ||
[[Category:Geology]] | [[Category:Geology]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Ponytail]] | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Hairy]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Hairy]] | ||
[[Category:Multiple Cueballs]] | [[Category:Multiple Cueballs]] |